Madam Speaker, it is a good question. Let me give a very specific answer.
Bill S-5 had many hours of debate. If this motion had passed before we sent Bill S-5 to committee, we would have been able to say to the Conservative opposition or to any other political party, “Let us have an extra sitting in the evening so that more members are able to participate in the debate.”
All that this motion does, if there is a desire from a majority of members in the House, is facilitate additional hours so that more debate can be had on a piece of legislation or another item that might be before the House. It is to accommodate more contributions.
It takes nothing away from a member's ability to contribute. That is why, as I say, it is something that every member of the House should be voting in favour of.